About Food Safety & Quality Services

Food Safety & Quality Services is a food safety and quality training and consulting provider. Our mission is to help our clients navigate the requirements of an increasingly regulated food economy through world-class food safety and quality training and providing professional consulting services for regulatory and third party audit compliance.

About Our Founder

Lance Roberie Consultant/Trainer/Preventive Controls Lead Instructor

Food Safety & Quality Services, LLC Founder, Lance Roberie

When asked why they choose FSQ Services over large, expensive food safety consultants, our clients say they prefer the personal approach we take in delivering our classes and services, while still benefiting from guidance from an experienced, food industry professional. That all starts with our Founder, Lance Roberie. Lance has over 20 years of quality assurance and food safety experience within the food industry. He also has extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, customer satisfaction, training and development, research and development, operational effectiveness, root cause analysis and regulatory compliance for both USDA and FDA inspected facilities.

CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager
Preventative Controls for Human Foods Lead Instructor
Meat & Poultry and Seafood HACCP Lead Instructor
FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessments Lead Instructor
ASQ Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor
ASQ Certified Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence
ServSafe Instructor and Exam Proctor
Internal Auditor and GFSI Specialist
Produce Safety Alliance – Produce Safety Trainer

Lance has worked with a variety of food products in his career, including low acid canned foods, vitamins, minerals, coffee and tea (including RTD), dressings and sauces, confections, spices, beverages, baked snack foods, meat and poultry as well as ready-to-cook and fully cooked frozen and refrigerated entrees.

What We Do

Training and services that create world class safety and quality systems

Food Safety & Quality Services provides public and onsite training as well as in-house services for food production professionals who are serious about developing and maintaining world class food safety and quality systems. We supply classroom training, third party audit consultation (BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000, AIB, etc.), compliance services (USDA/FDA regulatory guidance and 483 noncompliance response letters), and systems development resources. We also partner with industry leaders to develop one of a kind in-house training and on-site magnet testing services.

Need a training program customized to fit your specific needs? No problem! We will work with you to customize one of our existing training programs or to develop a completely new training program based on your company’s needs.

Who We Help

Our clients are dedicated to providing a culture of food safety

We assist a wide spectrum of food (human and pet food) and agricultural companies. Our clients range from global, household brands to single product, local food manufacturers, restaurants and other food handlers and producers. What our clients have in common is a dedication to providing a culture of food safety and a world class, auditable food safety and quality system.

OUR TEAM

Food Safety & Quality Services, John Southerland

Consultant/Trainer/Food Safety Expert
Food Safety & Quality Services, LLC

John Southerland brings over 40 years of leadership in food safety, quality assurance, laboratory testing, auditing, and operations to Food Safety & Quality Services. With a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas A&M University, John has built an impressive career leading food safety programs and managing regulatory compliance across a wide range of food industry sectors.

John’s experience spans roles in both plant-level and corporate leadership, including positions such as Vice President of Food Safety, Director of Quality and Customer Relations, and Technical Services Lead. He has worked with major industry players like Cargill Foods, Pilgrim’s Pride, Tyson Foods, and more—developing robust food safety programs, responding to customer needs, managing foreign material investigations, and leading crisis management efforts.

His extensive background in internal auditing, microbiological risk management (including Listeria control), and regulatory readiness has made him a trusted advisor and mentor throughout his career. John is also well-versed in customer relations and cross-functional leadership, having worked closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

Lead Auditor Certification
HACCP Certification
SQF Auditor Training

Former Board Member and Executive Team Member, Southwest Meat Association
Former Board Member, National Meat Association

John’s decades of hands-on experience, deep technical knowledge, and commitment to continuous improvement make him a valuable asset to the FSQ Services team and a respected leader in the food safety community.

Food Safety & Quality Services, Londsey Bowen

Consultant/Trainer/Food Safety Educator
Food Safety & Quality Services, LLC

Lindsey Bowen brings over 10 years of food industry experience to Food Safety & Quality Services, with a focus on quality assurance, operations, and regulatory compliance. Her practical knowledge spans a wide range of food and beverage manufacturing environments, including canned beverages, salty snacks, bottled water, and flour production.

Lindsey began her career in quality control and operations, where she honed her expertise in process improvement, product consistency, and regulatory compliance. Her hands-on experience managing production lines and implementing quality systems gives her unique insight into the day-to-day challenges faced by manufacturing teams and the importance of embedding a strong food safety culture.

In 2021, Lindsey shifted her focus to training and regulatory services. As a trusted industry educator, she now teaches accredited food safety courses such as PCQI and FSVP, helping professionals gain the skills and certifications necessary to stay compliant in an evolving regulatory landscape. She also conducts third-party audits and partners with facilities to develop robust food safety plans, bridging the gap between compliance, operations, and continuous improvement.

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Lead Instructor
FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Lead Instructor
HACCP Lead Instructor
SQF Auditor

Lindsey’s passion for advancing food safety through practical, effective solutions makes her an integral part of the FSQ Services team and a valuable partner to the food manufacturing industry.

Have Questions? We Have Answers

Safety, transparency, and integrity are our guiding principles at Food Safety & Quality Services. And while they sound nice to say, achieving them in every aspect of an operation can be a daunting task. Contact us today for a one-on-one conversation about how Food Safety & Quality Services can help you elevate your processes and products to the highest levels.